Whirlpool Maytag Kenmore Dryer Leveling Leg Foot Parts — Models & Compatibility

Your dryer's making that thumping sound again, or worse — it's rocking back and forth with every load. Before you start shopping for a new dryer, check the leveling legs. These adjustable feet are what keep your dryer stable, and when one cracks or strips out, you'll hear about it. This hub covers the 49621 leveling leg foot that fits over 100 Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid, and Amana dryer models.

Is This the Right Part for Your Model?

First, confirm your model number. On most dryers, you'll find it inside the door opening on the front panel, or sometimes on the back panel near the top. Match your model against the compatibility list below — this part fits everything from Whirlpool WED8300SW series to Maytag MEDC465HW and Amana NED4655EW models. If your dryer is making noise or sitting uneven, there's a good chance one or more of these legs has failed.

About This Replacement Part

The 49621 leveling leg is the adjustable foot assembly that screws into the bottom corners of your dryer cabinet. Each dryer has four of these — two front, two rear — and they thread up or down to compensate for uneven floors. Over time, the plastic foot can crack from the constant weight and vibration, or the threads strip out making adjustment impossible. When this happens, you'll notice your dryer wobbling during the spin cycle, which creates that distinctive thumping noise. This replacement part (also sold as AP4295805, PS1609293, 279810, WP279810, and W10823505) is a direct OEM-quality substitute. At $9.99, it's a straightforward fix that takes maybe ten minutes per leg — just unplug the dryer, tip it back carefully, unscrew the old leg, and thread in the new one. Check all four legs while you're down there, because if one's failed, the others aren't far behind.

Compatible Models

This leveling leg fits the following dryer models across Whirlpool, Maytag, Kenmore, KitchenAid, and Amana brands. If your model isn't listed here, check the full compatibility list on the product page — this part covers dozens of model series manufactured over the past 15 years.